New Teacher Orientation Manual 2017 -18 FINAL

New Teacher Orientation
Technology Resources

White Plains City School District

2017-2018

Technology Integration ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Performance Indicators for Teachers: ISTE Standards for Teachers.................................................................................. 2
Performance Indicators for Administrators: ISTE Standards for Administrators ................................................................ 3
Essential Conditions for Technology Integration ................................................................................................................ 4
Additional Technology Literacy Resources and Online Links.............................................................................................. 6

Logging into the White Plains Network .................................................................................................................................. 7
Teacher Login Information.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Password Conventions........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Students’ Usernames and Passwords (Teacher Use Only) ................................................................................................. 8

Effective Daily Instruction ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Lesson Plan Orbit ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Elementary Lesson Plan Components............................................................................................................................... 10
Secondary Lesson Plan Components ................................................................................................................................ 11
Annotated Lesson Planning Template .............................................................................................................................. 12
Technology Exit Outcomes................................................................................................................................................ 13
Curriculum Mapping with Rubicon Atlas .......................................................................................................................... 15

File Management Practices................................................................................................................................................... 17
How to Calculate the Size of Your Home Drive (H:).......................................................................................................... 17
How to Delete Files From the H: Drive ............................................................................................................................. 18

Instructional Technology Web Pages.................................................................................................................................... 19
Support & Help Guides.................................................................................................................................................. 19
Email.............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Office 365 and Office 2016 Information ....................................................................................................................... 20
Staff “Password Keeper”............................................................................................................................................... 21

District-Specific Instructional eResources......................................................................................................................... 22
Student eResources Portal............................................................................................................................................ 22

Take Home Online Resources for White Plains Students and Staff.................................................................................. 23
Student eResources Page.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Student eResources ...................................................................................................................................................... 24

Instructional Programs: Student User Access (White Plains City Schools Only)........................................................... 25
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Additional Software Resources......................................................................................................................................... 26

Learning.com................................................................................................................................................................. 27
To access Learning.com (and other eResources) use Clever ........................................................................................ 27

Atomic Learning ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Interwrite Workspace ....................................................................................................................................................... 29

The InterWrite Toolbar ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Downloading Interwrite Software ................................................................................................................................ 30
Interwrite How-To Videos............................................................................................................................................. 30
Interwrite WorkSpace Window .................................................................................................................................... 30
Office Mode .................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Schoolwires ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
How to Login to Schoolwires......................................................................................................................................... 31
How to Create a Basic Web Page.................................................................................................................................. 32
Schoolwires Resources.................................................................................................................................................. 32
Schoolwires Online Help ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Remote Access to District Applications ............................................................................................................................ 35
Infinite Campus - Student Administration System............................................................................................................ 36
To look up a student’s computer network username and password in Infinite Campus:............................................ 36
Additional Online Resources............................................................................................................................................. 37
How to Access IEP Direct .............................................................................................................................................. 37
Technical Support ................................................................................................................................................................. 39
How to Locate Desktop Information................................................................................................................................. 39
How to Place a Help Desk Request Using Desktop Information....................................................................................... 39
How to Use the Standard Support Webpage.................................................................................................................... 40
How to Use the Remote Support Webpage...................................................................................................................... 43
Available Hardware........................................................................................................................................................... 45
Obtaining Instructional Technology Resources for your Classroom..................................................................................... 46
Software Evaluation Form................................................................................................................................................. 46
Software Installation Request Form ................................................................................................................................. 48
App Request & Evaluation Form....................................................................................................................................... 49
Policies and Protocols ........................................................................................................................................................... 50
Email Protocol - Parents................................................................................................................................................ 50
Photo Exclusion Form ................................................................................................................................................... 52
Student Photo Use Memo............................................................................................................................................. 53
Internet User Agreement.................................................................................................................................................. 54
Acceptable Use of District Computer Networks ............................................................................................................... 60
Acceptable Use of District Computer Networks—Rules................................................................................................... 61

Community Relations........................................................................................................................................................ 65
User Agreement with Discovery Education ...................................................................................................................... 68
Microsoft 365 Acceptable Use Policy................................................................................................................................ 72
Instructional Technology Support......................................................................................................................................... 74
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................................................. 75
Instructional Technology Staff (Building Level) ................................................................................................................ 77

Note: The information in this document is also available on the WPCSD website.
Go to http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/domain/61

Technology Integration

ISTE STANDARDS for Students

1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen

Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities
achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital
goals, informed by the learning sciences. Students: world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and
ethical. Students:
a. articulateandsetpersonallearninggoals,developstrategies
leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the a. cultivateandmanagetheirdigitalidentityandreputation
learning process itself to improve learning outcomes. and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the
digital world.
b. build networks and customize their learning environments
in ways that support the learning process. b. engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when
using technology, including social interactions online or
c. use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves when using networked devices.
theirpracticeandtodemonstratetheirlearninginavariety of
ways. c. demonstrateanunderstandingofandrespectfortherights
and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.
d. understand the fundamental concepts of technology
operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and d. manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and
troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer security and are aware of data-collection technology used to
their knowledge to explore emerging technologies. track their navigation online.

3. Knowledge Constructor

Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools
to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make
meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.

Students:

a. plan and employ effective research strategies to locate
information and other resources for their intellectual or
creative pursuits.

b. evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance
of information, media, data or other resources.

c. curate informationfromdigital resources usinga variety
of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that
demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.

d. build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues
and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing
answers and solutions.

iste.org/standards

4. Innovative Designer

Studentsuseavarietyoftechnologieswithinadesignprocess toidentifyandsolveproblemsbycreatingnew,usefulor imaginative
solutions. Students:

a. know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic
problems.

b. select and use digitaltools to planand manage a design process that considers design constraintsand calculated risks.
c. develop,testandrefineprototypesaspartofacyclical design process.
d. exhibit a tolerance for ambiguity, perseverance and the capacity to work with open-ended problems.

5. Computational Thinker

Students develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of
technological methods to develop and test solutions. Students:

a. formulate problem definitions suited for technology- assisted methods suchasdata analysis, abstract modelsand algorithmic
thinking in exploring and finding solutions.

b. collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them, and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-
solving and decision-making.

c. break problems into component parts, extract key information, and develop descriptive models to understand complex
systems or facilitate problem-solving.

d. understand how automation works and use algorithmic thinking todevelop a sequence ofsteps tocreateand test automated
solutions.

6. Creative Communicator

Students communicate clearly and express themselves creativelyforavarietyofpurposesusingtheplatforms,tools, styles,
formats anddigital media appropriateto their goals. Students:

a. choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
b. create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
c. communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creatingorusingavarietyofdigitalobjectssuchas visualizations,

models or simulations.
d. publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

7. Global Collaborator

Students use digital toolsto broaden their perspectives and enrichtheirlearningbycollaboratingwithothersandworking
effectively in teams locally and globally. Students:

a. use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in waysthat broaden
mutual understanding and learning.

b. use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and
problems from multiple viewpoints.

c. contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common
goal.

d. explore localandglobalissuesand use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.

Performance Indicators for Teachers: ISTE Standards for Teachers
or http://www.iste.org/standards/ISTE-standards/standards-for-teachers

Effective teachers model and apply the ISTE Standards for Students (Standards•S) as they design,
implement, and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning; enrich professional
practice; and provide positive models for students, colleagues, and the community. All teachers should meet the following
standards and performance indicators.

1.Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance
student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

A. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness
B. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources
C. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and

creative processes
D. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual

environments

2. Design and develop digital-age learning experiences and assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and
resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the
Standards•S.

A. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
B. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active

participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress
C. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools

and resources
D. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use

resulting data to inform learning and teaching

3. Model digital age work and learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.

A. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
B. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and

innovation
C. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats
d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support

research and learning

4. Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility

Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and
ethical behavior in their professional practices.

A. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual
property, and the appropriate documentation of sources

B. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and
resources

C. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
D. Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age

communication and collaboration tools

5. Engage in professional growth and leadership

Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and
professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.

A. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
B. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and

developing the leadership and technology skills of others
C. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital

tools and resources in support of student learning
D. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community

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Performance Indicators for Administrators: ISTE Standards for Administrators
or http://www.iste.org/standards/ISTE-standards/standards-for-administrators

Standards for evaluating the skills and knowledge school administrators and leaders need to support
digital age learning, implement technology and transform the education landscape.

Transforming schools into digital age places of learning requires leadership from people who can accept new challenges and
embrace new opportunities. Now more than ever, the success of technology integration depends on leaders who can
implement systemic reform in our schools.

1. Visionary leadership. Educational Administrators inspire and lead development and implementation of a shared vision for

comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformation throughout the organization.

a. Inspire and facilitate among all stakeholders a shared vision of purposeful change that maximizes use of digital-age resources to meet and
exceed learning goals, support effective instructional practice, and maximize performance of district and school leaders

b. Engage in an ongoing process to develop, implement, and communicate technology-infused strategic plans aligned with a shared vision
c. Advocate on local, state, and national levels for policies, programs, and funding to support implementation of a technology-infused vision

and strategic plan

2. Digital age learning culture. Educational Administrators create, promote, and sustain a dynamic, digital-age learning

culture that provides a rigorous, relevant, and engaging education for all students.

a. Ensure instructional innovation focused on continuous improvement of digital-age learning
b. Model and promote the frequent and effective use of technology for learning
c. Provide learner-centered environments equipped with technology and learning resources to meet the individual, diverse needs of all

learners
d. Ensure effective practice in the study of technology and its infusion across the curriculum
e. Promote and participate in local, national, and global learning communities that stimulate innovation, creativity, and digital-age

collaboration

3. Excellence in professional practice. Educational Administrators promote an environment of professional learning and

innovation that empowers educators to enhance student learning through the infusion of contemporary technologies and
digital resources

a. Allocate time, resources, and access to ensure ongoing professional growth in technology fluency and integration
b. Facilitate and participate in learning communities that stimulate, nurture, and support administrators, faculty, and staff in the study and use

of technology
c. Promote and model effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders using digital-age tools
d. Stay abreast of educational research and emerging trends regarding effective use of technology and encourage evaluation of new

technologies for their potential to improve student learning

4. Systemic Improvement. Educational Administrators provide digital-age leadership and management to continuously

improve the organization through the effective use of information and technology resources.

a. Lead purposeful change to maximize the achievement of learning goals through the appropriate use of technology and
media-rich resources

b. Collaborate to establish metrics, collect and analyze data, interpret results, and share findings to improve staff performance
and student learning

c. Recruit and retain highly competent personnel who use technology creatively and proficiently to advance academic and
operational goals

d. Establish and leverage strategic partnerships to support systemic improvement
e. Establish and maintain a robust infrastructure for technology including integrated, interoperable technology systems to

support management, operations, teaching, and learning

5. Digital Citizenship. Educational Administrators model and facilitate understanding of social, ethical, and legal issues and

responsibilities related to an evolving digital culture.

a. ensure equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources to meet the needs of all learners
b. promote, model, and establish policies for safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology
c. promote and model responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
d. model and facilitate the development of a shared cultural understanding and involvement in global issues through the use of

contemporary communication and collaboration tools

Standards•A © 2016 International Society for Technology in Education. ISTE® is a registered trademark of the International Society for Technology in Education.

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Essential Conditions for Technology Integration

(International Society for Technology Educators)
or http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/netsessentialconditions.pdf

The ISTE Essential Conditions are the 14 critical elements necessary to effectively leverage technology for learning. They offer educators
and school leaders a research-backed framework to guide implementation of the ISTE Standards, tech planning and system wide
change.

Condition Resources/Conditions in Place in

Shared Vision White Plains
Implementation Planning
Consistent and Adequate Funding Building and District Technology Plans
Equitable Access
Skilled Personnel Building and District Technology Plans

Ongoing Professional Learning Procurement Process
Technical Support
Curriculum Framework All of the Above, District Focus on Differentiated Instruction
Student-Centered Learning
Assessment & Evaluation Technology Personnel (Technicians, Trainers,
Administrators, Computer Lead Teachers, Computer
Engaged Communities Teaching Assistants)
Support Policies Technology Workshops, District-wide Courses, Staff
Supportive External Context Development Center Courses
Helpdesk System, Computer Teaching Assistants

Curriculum Maps on Atlas, NYS Standards, ISTE Standards,
District Online Resources
Differentiated Instruction Supported by Professional
Development
Implementation Process for Professional Development

 Lesson Plan Requirement
 Implementation Form Requirement
Schoolwires District and Teacher Web Pages,
Parent/Community/School Email
Same as Above, District-wide and Building Technology
Planning
Support for Conferences, BOCES Training Opportunities,

Links to Online Training

Essential Conditions - International Society for Technology Educators
http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/netsessentialconditions.pdf

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Additional Technology Literacy Resources and Online Links

http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/Page/18264

The National Education Technology Plan presents a model of 21st century learning powered by technology, with goals
and recommendations in five essential areas.

The National Education Technology Plan, Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology is
provides by the U.S. Department of Education 2010

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a national organization that advocates for 21st century readiness for every
student. P21 and its members provide tools and resources that fuse the 3Rs and 4Cs (Critical thinking and problem
solving, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity and innovation), and provide links between Core standards and
21st century Strategies.

Using the Big6 information Literacy process, you will identify information research goals, seek, use, and assemble
relevant, credible information, then to reflect— is the final product effective and was my process efficient.

The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has a robust and helpful site, including AASL Standards for the 21st
Century Learner and a bevy of information and links related to Guidelines and Standards. Link to SW BOCES Library
Systems web page, which that includes alignment of Information Fluency Continuum Standards with Common Core
Learning Standards.

Videos about 21st Century K-12 Education:
http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=18264

o What is 21st century Education?
o 21st Century Education
o The Four C’s
o A Vision of 21st Century Teachers
o Engage Me!
o A vision of K- 12 learners 2014
Learner Active Technology Infused Classroom (LATIC)

o Reflecting on Learner Active Technology Infused Classrooms
o The Learner Active Classroom: Teacher’s Perspective
Flipped Classroom

o The Learner Active Classroom: Teacher’s Perspective

SAMR

o The SAMR Model Explained by Students
o Ruben Puentedura on Applying the SAMR Model
o SAMR in 120 Seconds

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Logging into the White Plains Network

Teacher Login Information

Click “Ctrl + Alt + Delete” to access the Windows Security Dialog box.
Review the Mission Statement, then click OK.
Enter your username (usually firstname+lastname)
Enter your password: The first time you log on, the default password will be provided to you. You will be prompted to
change this upon first login:

 Type the default password in the “old password” field.
 Type your chosen new password in the “new password” field and the “confirm new password” field, then

click “OK”

Password Conventions

Select a password that is eight or more characters in length and which contains characters from three of these four

qualifiers:

1) Uppercase letters (A-Z) Examples:
2) Lowercase letters (a-z)
3) Numerals (0-9)  Use @ in place of Aa
4) Special characters (!@#$%^&*)  Use 1 in place of Ii or Ll
 Use ! in place of Ii or Ll

 Use 0 (zero) in place of Oo

 No part of your username should be used in your password
 Avoid obvious passwords & secure passwords
 You will be prompted to change your password at various intervals during the year

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Students’ Usernames and Passwords (Teacher Use Only)

This describes the format for students’ usernames and passwords for the computer network. Please let your students

know that this is the format for their username:

In order to enhance overall network security, a “strong” password policy is in place that makes it difficult to compromise
the system. This policy requires that passwords be 8 or more characters in length and contain characters from three of
the four character groups listed below:

1) Uppercase letters (A-Z) 3) Numerals (0-9)
2) Lowercase letters (a-z) 4) Special characters (!@#$%^&*)

A valid password can contain, for example, one or more uppercase letters, one or more lowercase letters and one or
more numbers. It can also contain one or more uppercase letters, one or more lowercase letters and one or more
special characters such as ! or #. You can use any combination of characters as long as there is one character from three
of the four groups mentioned above.

Examples:
 Use @ in place of Aa
 Use 1 in place of Ii or Ll
 Use ! in place of Ii or Ll
 Use 0 (zero) in place of Oo

In addition, no part of your username may be used in the password. Some examples of INVALID passwords would be

(assuming your login name is johnsmith):

1) Jsmith1 3) 080452

2) John1 4) abc123

You will also be prompted to change your password at various intervals during the year.
A “password uniqueness” policy has been put into effect that will require your new password to be totally different
from your old one.

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Effective Daily Instruction

Lesson Plan Orbit

Click here for the Web-based version of the Lesson Plan Orbit
or

http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/Page/18535

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Elementary Lesson Plan Components Day #: _____________

Unit: _________________________________

FOCUSED MINI LESSON (5-10 minutes ) YOUR PLAN: How will this go?
Connect: What will you say and do? What will the children do?
How will you begin the mini lesson?
“For the last ___ days, we have been learning about…”
 Connect previous teaching and activate prior
knowledge

Teach:

How will you teach ONE skill, strategy, or behavior and make it “Today I am going to teach you to...”
explicit? “Watch me as I…”

 Naming

 Modeling

 Charting

Active Engagement (Try): “Now it is your turn to…”
How will you ask children to “have a go” at what you’ve

taught?

 Actively engage students

 Match your teaching point

 Get a quick assessment

 Kids rehearse for independent practice

Link:

How will you end mini lesson by linking it to work students will “Your work today is to...”
do in independent practice?

 Restate teaching point

 Give directions for independent work

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

K-2: 10-25 min Gr 3-5: 25-40 min

Students work independently, in partnerships, or in small Conferences:
groups. During independent practice, the teacher confers with 1.
individual students and/or conducts a small instructional 2.
group.

Small Instructional Group:
Teaching Point:

1. 4.
2. 5.
6.
3.

SHARE (5-7 minutes)

 Reinforce teaching point by sharing observations about
student work and/or asking a few students to briefly share
their learning

 Problem solve and/or preview upcoming mini-lesson

Bloom’s Taxonomy Reflection:
(How does the use of technology enhance the lesson and affect students’ motivation and engagement?)
Digital Taxonomy

Multiple Intelligences

Differentiation

Strategies
 Graphing
 Organization
 Graphic Organizers

Link to electronic version of Elementary Workshop Lesson Plan Components:
http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/Page/18266

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Secondary Lesson Plan Components

White Plains Public School

Teacher Name: Date:
Subject: Lesson Topic/Unit of Study:

Grade Level(s): Time Required:
Standards to be addressed:

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Class Minutes Required:

_____ Learning Objective: SWBAT…

_____Class Opener/Warm-Up:

_____ Direct Instruction: (10-2 Principle)

_____ Student Practice/Application:

_____ Summary/Closure:

_____ Formative Assessment (based on objective):

_____ Homework:

Adaptations: (for support)

Extensions: (for challenge)

Technology Integration:

Web – based version: http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/Page/18267

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Annotated Lesson Planning Template

Learning Objective: SWBAT…

 What do you want your students to know or be able to do after completing the lesson?
 What are the habits or skills being developed?
 How do you plan to communicate the learning objective to the students?
 What kind of background do the students need to have for this lesson?
 What are some of the ways that you will make the learning relevant to students?

Class Opener/Warm-Up:

 What will you have students do in the first few minutes of class to “warm up” to your lesson?
 How will you introduce the lesson? How will you explain to students why the new material they are about to learn is

important?

 How will you relate new knowledge to students’ previous experiences?

Direct Instruction: (10-2 Principle)

“I do/We do”

 Presenting new content (“I do”): Teacher explains, demonstrates, models, and thinks out-loud for students.
 Processing time (“We do”): Students have a brief chance to process information/give it a go with teacher support.

Student Practice/Application:

“You do”

 Students practice and apply new content either independently or in groups.

Summary/Closure:

 Key concepts of lesson are reviewed.

Formative Assessment (based on objective):

 How will students make their learning public? How do you plan to provide feedback to the students? How will students be

Homework: assessed by both the teacher and the students themselves?

 How will accomplishments be recognized?
 How do you ensure that you call on all students?
 How will you collect a “footprint of learning” from every student to determine who met the objective?

 What additional activities will the students do for homework? In learning centers? As supplemental activities?
 How will you make homework meaningful and ensure it previews, supports or extends learning objective?
 How will you communicate criteria for success (rubric)?

Adaptations:

 Describe the methodologies or practices used to address the individual differences of students.
 How will differentiated assistance be provided to individual students who require more support to meet the objective?

Extensions:

 How will differentiated assistance be provided to individual students who need an extra challenge?

Technology Integration:

 How will technology be incorporated into the lesson to support and enhance student learning?

Web-based version of Secondary Lesson Plan Components – Annotated:
http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/Page/18268

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Technology Exit Outcomes

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Curriculum Mapping with Rubicon Atlas

http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/Page/18257

Select “Rubicon Atlas” from
the “For Staff” drop-down.

Next, click on the link to
“WPCSD Rubicon Atlas
Curriculum Map”. This
link will bring you to the
hidden (to the public) Atlas
Curriculum Mapping web
site.

Finally, enter your network
username and password
and click on Sign In.

Curriculum mapping is a “work in progress” should NOT be shared with the public.
Information from Curriculum maps can be copied and pasted into Lesson Plan templates.

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Note the five tabs across the top:

SEARCH provides you with
the ability to search
Curriculum Units by
Keyword, School, Grade,
Subject, Teacher, date
range.

BROWSE shows all with the
ability to filter by various
qualifiers.

In addition, tabs offer
“Analyze,” “References,”
and “Info.”

Maps show:
 Time of
Implementation
 Content
 Skills and
Strategies
 Assessments
 Resources
(including links
to documents
and web sites

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File Management Practices

How to Calculate the Size of Your Home Drive (H:)

1. Open your Home Drive
(H:) by double clicking on
the “My Home Drive”
ICON.

2. From the Home Menu,
click “Select All”.

3. Then click on the
“Properties” icon.

This will calculate the
size of your H: Drive

4. From here, (in this
example) we know that
the H drive is storing
2.37 GIGABYTES of data,
which is composed of
4,737 files and 457
folders.

Next steps:
1. Delete files that are obsolete or redundant.
2. Move needed files to a flash drive
3. Then repeat the calculation process to make sure your H drive space is NO MORE THAN 250 MB.

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How to Delete Files From the H: Drive

1. Double click on the “My Home Drive” shortcut on
the desktop.

2. Click on any icon to highlight a file to be deleted.
Then press the “Delete” button and the file or
folder will be deleted.
a. You can also click on the “Delete” icon in the
folder taskbar.

3. Click Yes when prompted “ Are you sure you want
to delete?” message comes up

Updated for Windows 10 – 8/1/17

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Instructional Technology Web Pages

Support & Help Guides

A page geared toward teachers provides in-depth information and district resources or staff use. This Instructional
Technology Support page is located under Offices > Instructional Technology & Management Information Systems then
select “Support & Help Guides”

http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=16810

Email
Access your email from any computer that has internet access.

o From the “For Staff” drop down, select “Office 365 Login”

Please visit the Technology Department web page - “Microsoft Office Help” for setting up your smartphone to access
your email.

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Office 365 and Office 2016 Information

This page provides help in using Microsoft’s Office 365 and Office 2016 suite of applications that are used in the White
Plains School District. As a staff member you may install the latest version of Microsoft Office on your home computer
for free. See the web page for details. Below is also a screenshot of the Office 365 App Launcher page you’ll see when
you log into Office 365using your district login credentials.

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Staff “Password Keeper”

To access a full list of programs available to teachers, as well as links to their sites and password information, go to the
Home page, click on Offices > Instructional Technology. Click on “Staff Password Keeper”. You will be prompted to log
in to Schoolwires to access this page:

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District-Specific Instructional eResources

Student eResources Portal
The Student eResources Portal page is a gateway to use of the online subscriptions that you and your students can
access online.

http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=16656

In District:
Click on Student eResouces Portal from the desktop to access General Instructional Resources for Students

Use your school sign-in information for single sign-on to all programs.
This page can be accessed from the district home page by going to Offices > Instructional Technology & Management
Information Systems > Student eResources. You must be signed in to Schoolwires in order to see the usernames and
passwords as displayed below.

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Take Home Online Resources for White Plains Students and Staff

Student eResources Page

To maximize student use from ANY location, especially outside of school, please use the Student eResources Page.

From the district home page, go to Students/Parents > Student eResources Portal and click on the Student eResources
button

For easy access to many additional Student eResources, click the LOCK icon to access programs with username and
password information for student use.

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Student eResources
http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=16656

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Instructional Programs: Student User Access (White Plains City Schools Only)

Purpose: To provide software that can be used as tools to:
 Develop literacy skills
 Foster higher level thinking
 Differentiate instruction
 Actively involve students in the construction of knowledge

Read 180 is a comprehensive system of curriculum, instruction,
assessment and professional development proven to raise reading
achievement for struggling secondary readers. The program uses
adaptive technology to individualize instruction for students and
provide powerful data for teachers to differentiate their instruction.

MATH 180 is a revolutionary math intervention program for the
Common Core. Designed for struggling students in grades 6 and up, the
program builds students’ confidence and competence in mathematics,
while providing teachers with comprehensive support to ensure
success.

System 44 is a foundational reading and phonics intervention
technology program for our most challenged readers in Grades 3–12.
The program includes state-of-the-art adaptive reading technology that
delivers explicit, research-based reading and phonics instruction as well
as engaging, high-interest print materials for student practice in reading,
writing, and spelling.

SpringBoard is a 6-12 ELA curriculum that is based on research using the
Wiggins and McTighe, Understanding by Design model. The curriculum
is aligned with the Common Core Learning Standards and provides a
road map for college success from middle school through high school.

Achieve 3000 is a web based classroom & individualized learning
program that accelerates reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing
skills based on students specific levels. It is designed to reach every
student at his/her individual level.

Rosetta Stone is used to prepare your students to succeed in a highly
globalized society – give them a global voice with a new language.
Rosetta Stone provides a path students and educators can follow with
confidence.

Castle Learning Supports classroom instruction and review outside of
the classroom through content-related review assignments, practice
sessions and benchmark testing.

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Edgunuity –Features rigorous standard-based instruction and powerful
interactive tools that support virtual learning online.

Reading A–Z; Vocabulary A-Z & Science A-Z offer thousands of
printable teacher materials to teach leveled reading, phonemic
awareness, reading comprehension, reading fluency, alphabet, and
vocabulary. Science A-Z blends science and literacy instruction. Reading
A-Z's downloadable books, lessons, worksheets and other resources are
designed for use in various reading settings from whole class to small
group to individual work whether with core, ESOL, special education, RTI
(Response To Intervention), bilingual and other such programs. All
materials are research-based, standards-based, and results oriented.

Raz Kids provides a resource where students log in to get books and
quizzes by their teachers, and students improve their reading skills by
Listening for modeled fluency. Reading for practice, Recording their
reading, Checking comprehension with quizzes.

Imagine Learning Provides customized feedback and instruction in
student’s primary language; focuses on literacy with an emphasis on
comprehension. Assesses performance and adapts instruction. Geared
toward English learners, struggling readers, and students with
disabilities.

enVisionMath is a program written specifically to address the Common
Core State Standards.

Dreambox, a math software solution geared toward Elementary and
Middle school students, is said to improve student math achievement in
a comprehensive way.

Additional Software Resources o Examview: Test generator
o InterWrite: Interactive Whiteboard software
o Audacity: Multimedia
o Adobe Acrobat

And many more!

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Learning.com
A tool for pulling together digital resources for instruction.
Learning.com is a tool for teachers to easily manage and deliver digital (technology) content to students as
part of a whole class, small group or to individual students. It gives teachers an easy way to collect digital
content they want to use as part of a lesson or unit and put it together in one place for students to access or
for them to use as part of their lessons. It reduces the number of programs students must login to with the
single sign-on. This program can be used to help students develop technology literacy skills, including typing,
file management, netiquette, Internet searching, etc.
To access Learning.com (and other eResources) use Clever:

1. Launch Learning.com from your Application
Menu or click on the Clever icon on your
desktop

2. Click "Login with Active Directory"

3. Login into Clever

4. Select Resource

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Atomic Learning

Atomic Learning is an eResource available to all students and staff in the White Plains School District. It offers a huge
selection of topics from best teaching practices to using technology. Atomic Learning provides tutorials and self-paced
lessons on a variety of topics. It’s definitely worth checking out at: “For Staff”>”Technology”>”Atomic Learning”

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Interwrite Whiteboard & Workspace

1. To use the InterWrite Whiteboard, use the Whiteboard shortcut on your desktop.
This will provide you with a blank canvas for notes and drawings.

2. Double-click on the Workspace Interactive shortcut on your desktop. This will allow
you to use the InterWrite Toolbar to annotate files on your computer or desktop.

The default Intermediate toolbar will appear on your desktop in vertical view.
The InterWrite Toolbar

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Downloading Interwrite Software

Use the link and instructions on our website to download and install Interwrite software on you (home) computer:
From the district homepage, go to: Offices >Instructional Technology and Management & Information Systems >
Interwrite Software to download and install Interwrite software on your computer.

Interwrite How-To Videos

https://www.turningtechnologies.com/support/workspace/tutorials

Interwrite WorkSpace Window

The WorkSpace Window consists of a page in
the presentation file and several toolbars on
the right side and bottom of the window. By
default, the window can be sized and moved.

The Toolbar displays when WorkSpace is opened in Lesson Mode. The default toolbar scheme
is set to Intermediate.

The Page Navigation Toolbar displays the tools used to navigate through the presentation file,
including the Pan Page, Previous Page, Page Counter, Next Page and Multi-User Mode tools.

Click the Extend/Scroll Page arrows to extend the page.

The Properties Bar provides options to change the properties of the selected annotation tool
(pen, highlighter, shape). For example, the pen tool Properties Bar includes color, width,
transparency, line ends and line styles.

The Properties Bar also contains the Page Properties, including backgrounds, color and
transparency, which can be accessed by clicking the Selection tool on the WorkSpace Toolbar.

To the left of the Properties Bar is the Layers Toolbar. The Layers window appears when
using the Layers Toolbar. By default, all annotations on a page are arranged in a single layer.
Add, delete, show, hide, and arrange different layers.

Use the Recycle Bin to delete selected objects from the page. Drag the selected object and
drop it in the Recycle Bin. Click the Undo tool to retrieve objects dropped into the Recycle Bin.

Office Mode

Office Mode allows you to interact directly with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. In Office Mode, you can add
annotations directly to a slide, document or spreadsheet. The annotations become part of the native application file,
rather than being saved as a page in a WorkSpace file.
NOTE: Text entered with the Text, Freehand Text Pen and Freehand Text Recognition tools is considered real

text.

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Schoolwires

How to Login to Schoolwires
 Start at WPCSD website Homepage, http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/.
 Locate the “Sign In” button on top right corner.

 Click on “Sign-In”
 You will then see the Schoolwires sign in page.

 Enter your username: This is the same as your network username and also your email address without the suffix
“@wpcsd.k12.ny.us.”

 Enter your password – the same as your network password. Click “Sign In”

After you have been signed in, note that at the top right corner, different buttons will now be displayed including
“Site Manager.”

Clicking on “Site Manager” will open to the areas to which you have access within Schoolwires.
From here you will be able to create new pages or edit existing pages.

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How to Create a Basic Web Page

A wealth of information is located on our website, which can be accessed by going to
the District Home Page, then clicking on Offices > Instructional Technology > Support
& Help Guides .

OR you can research information directly from Schoolwires:

 Login to Schoolwires
 Click on “Site Manager”
 This will bring you into the Schoolwires section(s) to which you have access.
 On the Summary tab you will have the option to create a “New Page” by clicking on the New Page

button.

Schoolwires Resources

 To view an Interactive Tutorial on creating a new page:
o While in your section, click on the “How Do I…?” tab
o Clicking on the “How Do I…?” tab provides users with a Search function, Help Articles,
Interactive Video Tutorials, and Additional resources.
o Click on the “Add a Page” link under the Interactive Video Tutorials. This is a great introduction
and starting point.
o Search for interactive videos, documents, and Help Cards.

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Schoolwires Online Help
Under “Help Articles,” Schoolwires provides very specific, brief information, for example:

Schoolwires also provides “Help Cards to guide users through specific actions, usually under the “Additional Resources”
section, and also by using the search feature An example of a (2-page) Help Card:

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Remote Access to District Applications

Use Remote Access for access to district applications, your desktop, and to your files. This uses software called VMWare
View to access district applications, your desktop software and files. Using Remote access requires a one-time
installation - see the instruction links for step by step instructions.

Go to the “For Staff” drop-down>
Technology -Click on the “Remote
Access” button. (You will be
prompted to log in to Schoolwires
to access this page):

Go to VM Horizon View Remote Access link: https://deskview.wpcsd.k12.ny.us

VM View for PC (install instructions)
VM View for MAC (install instructions)
VM View for Chromebook or using any HTML 5 compliant web
browser on a computer.

No software to install - recommended for using on a public
computer in a library, hotel business center, conference
center, etc.

Go to: https://deskview.wpcsd.k12.ny.us
Select the HTML access option and follow the prompts
Supported browsers:

o Chrome 28 or later
o Internet Explorer 9 or later
o Safari 6 or later
o Firefox 21 or later
 VM View for iPad (doesn't work with iPhone or iPod Touch)
Download VMView from Apple App Store
after installing, enter server name: deskview.wpcsd.k12.ny.us
username and password is the same as when you log into the district network
 VM View for Android (works on Android Phones and Tablets)
Download VMView from Google Play Store
after installing, enter server name: deskview.wpcsd.k12.ny.us
username and password is the same as when you log into the district network.

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Infinite Campus - Student Administration System

Use Infinite Campus daily for attendance, working in the gradebook, creating reports, and all
other purposes related to student information.

 Use the Icon on your desktop
 Or, from within or out of district, go to https://ic.wpcsd.k12.ny.us/campus/wp.jsp
 Enter your district Username and Password when prompted

To look up a student’s computer network username and password in Infinite Campus:

 Click Search (or click a student’s name on the teacher roster screen)
 Select the current school year
 Type in the student’s last name
 Click “Go”
 Click on the student name
 Click the Student Network Account tab

Example of how the
student usernames
and passwords are
created:

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Additional Online Resources 4. When you have clicked on the “My Students”
tab, you can find students listed alphabetically
How to Access IEP Direct by last name.

1. Open your web browser. In the address bar,
type in www.iepdirect.com

2. Log in with your username and password 5. Click on the appropriate tab based on the
provided to you from the Office of Special student’s last name. Click on the student’s
Education name to view the full IEP.

3. Once logged on, you will be brought to the
message page. Click on “My Students” to view
a student’s IEP.

6. Click on the folder (icon) to view the index.

Choose and click on the section of the IEP you
would like to view.

7. Remember to logout (yellow tab in the top
right of the web page) when you are done with
IEPDirect.com. If you don’t log out properly,
the student file will “lock up” and no one will be
able to access it.

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Frontline/ Aesop
www.aesoponline.com
-online service to report absences and request substitute
service

Frontline/ My Learning Plan
www.mylearningplan.com
-online registration for professional development courses
in and out of district
IEP Direct
www.iepdirect.com
Online service for special education student IEPs

Rubicon Atlas Curriculum Maps
 Online curriculum resources system that enables

you to search for specific curriculum units by
grade, subject, standards, etc.
 You must login to Schoolwires to see the Atlas
icon on the Curriculum page
Performance Plus
Resource for data driven instuction

BOCES Data Warehouse

Resources for data driven instuction:

Data Reports Resources

Destiny

District-wide Online Library System

Use your netowrk username and password to access
library resources

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Technical Support

How to Locate Desktop Information

When you log into the computer network, you will see information
about your computer in the upper right hand corner of your
computer desktop screen:

When placing a helpdesk call for a computer, whiteboard,
projector, please use the service tag information.
When placing a helpdesk call for a printer, please note the printer information to enter into the service request

How to Place a Help Desk Request Using Desktop Information

To place a helpdesk call, click the HELPDESK icon on your desktop:
or go to http://service.lhric.org

You have a choice of entering a service request, or receiving immediate remote support. The following window will
open:

Standard Support:

Click on the link to
complete and submit a
request form – further
instructions below.

Remote Support: For an

online troubleshooting
session to be initiated

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How to Use the Standard Support Webpage

Use the “Standard Support” link to enter a helpdesk service request (see page 42) or go to http://service.lhric.org

The LHRIC Service Desk webpage will open:

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How to Use the Remote Support Webpage

After clicking on the Remote Support link (see page 42,) click on the orange button on the screen to begin a
live remote session with a technician. Follow the directions on your screen. Please plan on being available for
approximately 20 minutes to work with a remote support technician.

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Technology Support Staff Members 2017-2018 (as of August 2017)

Building Technician Name Job Title Job Responsibilities

All 11 buildings Kevin Clohessy Junior Network  Audio Visual
Specialist  iPads
Staff Development John Curry  Help desk
Center (SDC) Wayne Epstein Project Manager
 VOIP
Post Rd, Church St,
Mamaroneck, Network Specialist  Data backups
 Help desk
George Washington

Eastview, Steve Macpherson Network Specialist  Apple devices
Highlands,
Community school

Staff Development Greg Matera Network  Network infrastructure
Center (SDC) Jamie Paterson Administrator

High School, Network Specialist  Windows support
Ridgeway, Ed  Help desk
House, Facilities &  Project Lead the Way
Operations, Staff
Development
Center (SDC)

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Available Hardware

 Desktop Computers
 Laptop Computers with wireless access
 Tablet PCs
 iPads
 Document cameras
 Scanners
 Digital still cameras
 Digital video cameras
 Web Cams
 Interactive white boards
 Interactive School Pads for use with the whiteboard
 Printers (Inkjet, Laser, Color Laser, Large Format)
 Video Conferencing equipment
 Personal Response Systems: eInstruction clickers
 Padcaster System

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